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Savoir-vivre
in Solothurn.
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Discover
Solothurn
Tourist attractions

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Head up to Balmberg with route 12
every day for fun and relaxation.

A warm welcome to Switzerland’s
most beautiful baroque city
There are historic landmarks, ornate fountains,
interesting museums, delis and boutiques to
discover in the pedestrianised Old Town. There is
a wide selection of good restaurants, from fine
restaurants boasting Gault-Millau points to trendy
hipster bars, local cuisine to treats from the East.
The town’s cultural and sporting events – such as
the Solothurn Film Days, Literature Days, SlowUp
and the Solothurn Baroque Days – enjoy national
and international prestige. Solothurn is also a sporty
town, with a cycle network spanning some 500 km,
walking trails, golf courses and a rope park.
This town brochure contains lots of up-to-date
tips to make your stay in Solothurn and the region
truly special.
We are happy to advise you personally, either
by telephone or at our Tourist Office by St. Ursus
Cathedral.
Team, Solothurn Tourism
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Bipperlisi-Rätsel
Familienausflug von Solothurn nach Niederbipp
www.asmobil.ch
DISCOVER THE GREAT
VARIETY OF MUSEUMS
IN THE CANTON
OF SOLOTHURN!
Every
Wednesday*
DISCOVER THE GREAT
VARIETY OF MUSEUMS
IN THE CANTON
OF SOLOTHURN!
Discovery cruise
Evening cruise
Sunset on
the Aare
Enjoy a beautiful sunset cruise on
the Aare while tasting some culinary
delights.
* From mid-may to september according to
the summer timetable
www.musesol.ch
bielersee.ch
lacdebienne.ch

Contents
Map of the region Biel – Solothurn – Olten Pages 4 / 5
The town of Solothurn A day in Solothurn Pages 6 / 7
The town of Solothurn Pages 8 / 9
Guided town tours Pages 10 / 11
Sights Pages 12 / 13
Museums and galleries Pages 14 / 15
Culture Pages 16 / 17
Events Pages 18 / 21
Shopping Pages 22 / 23
Food and drink Pages 24 / 25
Activities On the water Pages 26 / 27
Hiking Pages 28 / 29
Getting activ Pages 30 / 31
Imprint
Editor: Solothurn Tourism
Graphic design: amietkerle – konzept, gestaltung
Texting: Müllertext, Solothurn Tourism
Photos: Tino Zurbrügg, Nicole Schafer, Toni Kaiser, Solothurn Tourism, provided by partners
Print: Vogt-Schild Druck AG
2023/2024 edition
Excursions Pages 32 / 33
Service Hotels Pages 34 – 39
Service Pages 42 / 43
Town map Map of the town Page 45
and the region
Thanks to the social media contacts (Page 43)
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Town map
Backside
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Panoramic Map
Biel/Bienne — Solothurn — Olten
Grenchenberge 1405 m ü.M.
Hasenmatt 1445 m ü.M.
Weissenstein 1284 m
MOUTIER
A16
Gänsbrunnen
BIEL/BIENNE
A5
GRENCHEN
Altreu
Aare ▶
Oberdorf
◀ Weissenstein Express ▶
SOLOTHURN
A6
Büren a. Aare
Bucheggberg
Lohn
◀ RBS ▶
Emme ▶
Bätterkinden
SchweizMobil routes Jura-Höhenweg Mittelland-Route Aare-Route
schweizmobil.ch hiking-in-switzerland.ch cycling-in-switzerland.ch
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Basel
A1
A12
SOLOTHURN
A5
A1
A2
Lucerne
BERN
A6
Geneva
A9
Sion
ü.M. Balmberg 1078 m ü.M. Passwang 1025 m ü.M.
Belchenfluh 1099 m ü.M.
Ober Hauenstein 721 m ü.M.
Thal Nature Park
BALSTHAL
A2
◀ Aare Seeland Mobil ▶
A1
Oensingen
Egerkingen
OLTEN
Wangen an der Aare
◀ SBB / CFF ▶
Aeschi
Burgäschisee
Herzogenbuchsee
Langenthal
Wasserämter-Route Chasseral–Weissenstein Bike Aare Kanu Mittelland Skate
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Tips for a day in Solothurn
We have the best insider tips for you! Please note that a *reservation is
sometimes required and not all offers are available every day. Find out more
before you visit at: solothurn-city.ch/en
Solothurn for culture vultures
Solothurn for activity lovers
11:00 am Guided city tour on Sunday
solothurn-city.ch/altstadtfuehrung
12:00 pm Lunch at Restaurant Cantinetta Bindella
bindella.ch
02:00 pm Visit to the Museum of Fine Arts
kunstmuseum-so.ch
05:30 pm Dinner at Restaurant Baseltor
baseltor.ch
07:30 pm Visit to an evening performance
at the Solothurn Town Theatre*
tobs.ch
09:00 am Individual guided tour of Solothurn
solothurn-city.ch
10:30 am Visit to the tower of St. Ursus
Cathedral
solothurn-city.ch
12:00 pm Lunch at Restaurant Kreuz
kreuz-solothurn.ch
02:00 pm Visit to the Verena Gorge
solothurn-city.ch/verenagorge
06:00 pm Dinner at Restaurant Pier11
pier11.ch
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Solothurn for foodies
Solothurn for families
10:00 am Rolls and fresh coffee from the bakery
stadtroesterei.ch
10:30 am Stroll through the Old Town
solothurn-city.ch
12:00 pm Lunch at Restaurant Salzhaus
restaurant-salzhaus.ch
02:30 pm Public guided town tour for individual
guests (Only available in German
and French.)*
solothurn-city.ch/einzelgaeste
04:00 pm Aperitif at Café & Bar Barock
barocksolothurn.ch
09:30 am Krimi-Trail (Only available in German
and French.)
solothurn-city.ch/krimi-trail
12:30 pm Lunch at Roter Turm
roterturm.ch
02:00 pm Visit to the Solothurn Natural History
Museum
naturmuseum-so.ch
04:30 pm Visit to the Chantierwiese playground
solothurn-city.ch/playgrounds
06:00 pm Dinner at Pizzeria Zur Grünen Ecke
gruene-ecke.ch
06:00 pm Dinner at Restaurant Vini al Grappolo
algrappolo.ch
08:00 pm Visit to an evening performance
at the Theatre Delly*
theaterdelly.ch
10:00 pm Nightcap at the Solheure bar
solheure.ch
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Solothurn market
The colourful market offering
regional specialities can be found
in the Hauptgasse on Wednesdays
and Saturdays from 8:00 to 12:00.
Solothurn has
the feel-good factor.
Guaranteed.
Strolling through the Old Town, taking in the architecture
and art, or enjoying the amazing alpine panorama
on Mount Weissenstein – Solothurn and its environs
have plenty to offer foodies and bon vivants, families,
culture vultures, walkers and sports enthusiasts. Leave
the mundane behind and discover the joys of savoirvivre.
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History
When the Romans were seeking a crossing of the Aare over which to build
their road from Aventicum to Vindonissa, they decided on a place which the
Celts called Salodurum, or “Water Gate”. The settlement which the Romans
founded here in around 20 AD also bore the name of Salodurum. In around
330 AD, this small town with temples and baths was converted into a
castrum, or fortress, by the Roman military. The impressive remnants of this
can still be seen in various parts of the Old Town.
The town’s two saints, Ursus and Victor, were venerated as early as 400 AD.
In the early Middle Ages, a pilgrimage church was erected over the grave of
Ursus, which was maintained by canons from the ninth century onwards.
Today, the site is home to the impressive St. Ursus Cathedral.
Solothurn was the setting for a political event with international ramifications
in 1038 when the Holy Roman Emperor Conrad II held a court here
and crowned his son, Henry III, as king of Burgundy.
When the last duke of Zähringen died in 1218, the town managed to place
itself under the direct rule of the Holy Roman Emperor, and thus became a
free imperial city. However, its citizens still had to fight for their freedom of
self-determination against the claims of St. Ursus Abbey and neighbouring
noblemen. Between 1344 and 1532, the town did then manage to gain a
large, albeit rather dispersed, territory, what is today the canton of
Solothurn.
In 1481, Solothurn joined the Swiss Confederacy. Thanks to the Confederacy’s
mercenary alliance with France and the establishment in Solothurn of an
embassy for the French king’s ambassador, many patrician families from
Solothurn joined the mercenary service and built large fortunes as a result.
To this day, the Solothurn townscape is shaped by buildings created to
showcase the wealth of these families during the Baroque era. The close ties
with France lasted until the departure from Solothurn of the French
ambassador after the beheading of the French king in 1792.
Following hard times in the early nineteenth century, Solothurn experienced
an economic upswing with the arrival of the railway in 1857, quickly
developing into an important industrial centre. Today, most of the industry
has vanished, and the town has developed a services-based economy,
offering a great standard of living and a vibrant cultural scene.
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Hear and experience
exciting stories.
‘Lädeli’ & local history
An exciting tour for all
the senses! Discover Solothurn’s
little shops and their history.
History, interesting facts about
landmarks, anecdotes about
famous people, legends of saints,
witches and scoundrels, a magic
number – Solothurn has much
to tell. This is why we offer
guided town tours on a variety
of themes. And there is just as
much variety available in terms
of how you explore the town
and the surrounding area:
on foot, by electric bike or bike,
by boat or by panorama bus.
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Public guided tour for individual
guests
Do you wish to learn more about
Solothurn? Then join one of the
public guided town tours. Even locals
can still learn surprising new things.
Book a public guided tour now at
solothurn-city.ch/einzelgaeste
Detective Trail
The Detective Trail is a mystery tour.
Using an app or printed-out treasure
map, you turn detective to find a
treasure chest and learn the combination
that opens it. Tricky puzzles
guaranteed.
Only available in German and French.
Guided town tours for groups
Stroll through the historic Old Town
in the company of our tour guide,
who will share legends, amusing
anecdotes and interesting stories
about Solothurn with you.
Only available in German and French.
FoodTrail Solothurn
Embark on a scavenger hunt you
will truly savour, where every riddle
you solve leads to your next delicious
destination. Enjoy a tasty
reward at each station as you puzzle
over your next clue. Reservations
are recommended.
Only available in German.
Guided themed tours for groups
Discover the secrets of the magic
Solothurn number 11 or the mysterious
Verena Gorge; learn about
saints, ladies, whores and witches;
or experience the day-to-day savoirvivre
of Solothurn, all during our
exciting themed tours.
Urban nature scavenger hunt
On this fascinating 60-minute tour,
you will examine clues, solve puzzles,
discuss ideas, and seek and hopefully
find answers. Use the Actionbound
app on your smartphone or tablet
to take part in our digital scavenger
hunt.
Finding Daniel
Go in search of mysterious tour
guide Daniel. Equipped with your
smartphone, your tour pack and
a pen, you’re ready to set out
on this interactive trail that covers
all things related to the number 11.
All our guided tours can be found in
the brochures “Guided town tours
for groups” and “Public guided tours
for individual guests”.
Only available in German and French.
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St. Ursus Spire
First you must climb 249 steps.
At the top, you will be rewarded with
great views of the Old Town and the Alps.
Open from April to October.
A host of landmarks
to impress you.
Churches, bulwarks and towers, 11 fountains – there are
sights wherever you look. Visit the prestigious Church
of the Jesuits and the impressive St. Ursus Cathedral,
and marvel at the astronomical clockwork on the Clock
Tower. Stroll through the beautiful and wellpreserved
Old Town and discover centuriesold buildings dating
from various eras.
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St. Ursus Cathedral
The St. Ursus Cathedral was built
by the architects Gaetano Matteo
Pisoni and Paolo Antonio Pisoni
between 1762 and 1773. The majestic
exterior stairs are impressive. Built
of light Jura limestone, the cathedral
is a major architectural work in
the early Neoclassical style.
Bulwarks and towers
The bulwarks built between 1667
and 1772 surrounded 11 bastions.
The populace saw these bulwarks
as a symbol of oppression and tore
nearly all of them down between
1835 and 1880. Only the bastion
by the Riedholz Tower and the
semi-bulwark by the Krumm Tower
remain.
Church of the Jesuits
Built between 1680 and 1689, the
Church of the Jesuits is regarded as
one of Switzerland’s most beautiful
Baroque buildings. The main façade
is adorned with a statue of the
Virgin Mary, and the church’s interior
features a high alter dating
from 1704.
11 fountains
Once used by the local women
to wash clothes in, the 11 public
fountains of Solothurn are particularly
splendid and showcase
the town’s wealth during the age
of ambassadors. Solothurn has
one of the most fountains of any
place in Switzerland. The majority
were built in the 16th century.
Clock Tower
The oldest part of the building was
erected in the early 13th century.
The astronomical clockwork was
added in 1545. The clock has three
hands. The hour hand indicates
the hour of day and night. The sun
and moon hands turn anti-clockwise
and indicate the position of the
celestial bodies.
11i Clock
At around 3 metres tall and with
11 hours on its clock-face, the
Solothurn clock displays Solothurn
time and plays the town song using
11 bells, always at 11 am, 12 pm,
5 pm and 6 pm. A harlequin chimes
the hours. The clock can be seen
on the façade of the UBS building
at Amthausplatz 1.
Solothurn Town Hall
The town hall is home to the
Solothurn government and parliament.
Presumably dating from
the 14th century, the “crossbowman’s
house” was purchased from
Balthasar Remp by the government
in 1474. The building was extended
to the west and south.
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Absinthe Bar
Discover absinthe culture on
a guided tour and find out more
about this legendary beverage.
A museum to suit
every interest.
Do you wish to marvel at works by Hans Holbein
the Younger, Vincent van Gogh and Ferdinand Hodler?
Or gaze in wonder at a bear, rifles, pistols, sabres
and rare Roman stones together with your children?
Or stroll through opulent 17th-century rooms?
Solothurn’s museums offer interesting changing
exhibitions and carefully curated collections.
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Museum of Fine Arts
The museum’s collection of old
masters and Swiss as well as
European art is much appreciated
by art lovers. Contemporary art
is displayed in special exhibitions.
Stone Museum
Switzerland’s only stone museum
exhibits rare stones from the Roman
and Renaissance period, draws
attention to the town’s stonework
and provides insights into the
stonemason’s craft.
Werkhofstrasse 30
Tuesday – Friday: 11 am – 5 pm,
Saturday / Sunday: 10 am – 5 pm
Natural History Museum
The museum features animals,
plants and fossils from the region,
as well as wonderful special exhibitions.
A place where young and
old visitors alike can truly enjoy
learning more about nature.
Hauptgasse 60
May to October: Tue. – Sat.: 2 pm – 5 pm,
Sunday: 10 am – 5 pm
Enter «Technikwelt»
Switzerland’s largest interactive
museum for analogue and digital
technology. Unique collections make
it possible for all generations to
experience the rapid development
up to our present day.
Klosterplatz 2
Tuesday – Saturday: 2 pm – 5 pm,
Sunday: 10 am – 5 pm
Old Arsenal Museum
There is lots to see here: the historic
building, rifles, pistols, sabres,
swords, uniforms and flags. The
300 pieces of armour displayed
in the armoury are a real highlight.
From November 2023:
Gewerbestrasse 4, 4552 Derendingen
Tuesday – Sunday: 10 – 17 Uhr
Waldegg Castle
The Baroque garden, precious
furnishings and paintings provide
insights into a time when
Solothurn had close ties to the
French court.
Zeughausplatz 1
Tuesday – Saturday: 1 pm – 5 pm,
Sunday: 10 am – 5 pm
Museum Blumenstein
Stroll through the splendid rooms
and let the exhibited objects teach
you about the way people lived in
Solothurn between the 17th and
20th century.
Blumensteinweg 12
Tuesday – Saturday: 2 pm – 5 pm,
Sunday: 10 am – 5 pm
Waldeggstrasse 1, Feldbrunnen
April to Oct.: Tue., Wed., Thur., Sat.:
2 pm – 5 pm, Sun.: 10 am – 5 pm,
Nov.: Sun.: 10 am – 5 pm
Galleries
Solothurn is home to a range of
galleries, whose group or individual
exhibitions show works from
contemporary Swiss and foreign
artists. The changing exhibitions are
carefully curated and provide artistic
revelations.
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Castle concerts
Waldegg Castle has a concert
hall with brilliant acoustics.
The concerts with renowned artists
are a real experience.
Great entertainment.
At the theatre,
concert hall and cinema.
The people of Solothurn love culture. They go to
the theatre, opera, jazz and rock concerts, and enjoy
cabaret and poetry slams. You will find all the information
you need about the many events at the Tourist
Office. Here you can also buy tickets and will soon
be spending an entertaining evening in the company
of the locals.
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Solothurn Town Theatre
Plays, operas, concerts, dance
performances. All year, the Biel
Solothurn theatre orchestra offers
the finest in cultural entertainment
at Switzerland’s oldest theatre
venue. The recently renovated
theatre is already worth the visit
for the breath-taking Baroque
frescoes from 1778/79.
Theatergasse 18
Mausefalle Theatre
This small theatre near Solothurn
central station is run by a group
of volunteers. High-class comedies,
who-done-its, dramas and children’s
theatre all form part of the
programme.
Altes Spital – Culture
The cultural programme at this
former hospital offers gems
of cabaret-style entertainment
all year round. Event formats
include acoustic nights, breakfast
stories, Tuesday jazz and improv
theatre, as well as selected concerts,
theatre and cabaret.
Oberer Winkel 2
Concert Hall
This Baroque concert hall is the
venue for choral and instrumental
music, performed in concerts,
children’s musicals and cabaretstyle
events.
Allmendweg 8, Zuchwil
KreuzKultur
The Kreuz Cooperative Solothurn
organises cultural events including
weekly concerts, theatre performances,
readings, etc. KreuzKultur is
a cultural meeting point in which
to discover, relax and enjoy.
Untere Steingrubenstrasse 1
Cinemas
Six cinemas offer a wide range
of cinematic experiences in the
afternoons and evenings. There
are also special events such as
Cine dolcevita, afternoon cinema
for seniors, and ladies’ night.
The cinema rooms can be booked
for events.
Kreuzgasse 4
Kulturfabrik Kofmehl
The Kofmehl “culture factory”
is famed for its concerts featuring
international artists, as well as
its parties, readings, film nights,
cabaret and comedy events.
There is a vibrant and diverse
cultural scene awaiting discovery
here.
Kofmehlweg 1
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Classionata Solothurn
Conductor Andreas Spörri,
the Volksoper Vienna Symphony
Orchestra and internationally
renowned soloists delight audiences.
Film and literature.
Or do you prefer baroque
and carnival?
Things kick off in January with the Solothurn Film
Days, the Swiss film industry’s biggest festival.
The cineastes have barely departed before the carnival
revellers take over. The Solothurn Literary Festival
in spring attracts national attention, while a very
special spectacle is on offer at the Solothurn Baroque
Days. These and other events make Solothurn such
a vibrant town full of joie de vivre.
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Solothurn Film Days
For over 50 years, the Solothurn Film Days have been presenting a selection
of Swiss films each January. This event is a driving force in Swiss cinema
culture and a place where audiences and film-makers can interact. With over
68,000 guests, it is among Switzerland’s most prestigious cultural events
and the key festival for the Swiss film industry.
Carnival
In Solothurn, carnival begins on 13 January, when the town’s name is changed
to Honolulu. “Dirty Thursday” starts at 5 am with the Chesslete torch-lit
procession to drive away the winter. Another highlight is the carnival
procession on Sunday and Tuesday. The madness ends on Ash Wednesday
with the burning of the “Böögg”, or bogeyman.
Solothurn Baroque Days
The Solothurn Baroque Days are a heady historical spectacle that brings
the city’s past to life. Every August, Solothurn becomes Switzerland’s capital
of baroque and offers a vibrant programme for all ages.
Solothurn Literature Days
The Literature Days allow authors to engage with their readers, while visitors
can enjoy the huge range of events on offer: readings with Q and A sessions,
panel discussions, workshops, music and theatre, translation workshops,
literary exhibitions, and film-screenings and events in schools.
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Art Supermarket
The choice is huge –
art lovers can buy an original piece
from the 6,000 or so works
on offer at affordable prices.
Which event
will inspire you?
Even the locals lose track of all the events taking
place in the town and surrounding area throughout
the year. Families look forward to the circus and
Christmas market. Beer lovers get together on the Beer
Days, and sports enthusiasts during the SlowUp
in Bucheggberg. The HESO Trade Fair in autumn is an
essential event for home-sick locals, and the Weissenstein
Run is popular among ambitious runners.
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Spring
Summer
Autumn
Winter
Classionata Solothurn
Enjoy musical extra class on four
days
Beer Days
Experience vibrant Swiss beer
culture
Solothurn Literature Days
The key event in the literary
calendar
International Museum Day
Swiss museums present cultural
heritage
SlowUp
Solothurn – Buechibärg
Cars are banished along a 46-km
route
Weissenstein Schwinget
Traditional wrestling
on Mt. Weissenstein
Circus Knie
Switzerland’s biggest circus
Uhuru Festival
Music and dancing
on Mt. Weissenstein
Solothurn Summer Films
Cinema on the Krumm Tower
bulwark
Weissenstein Run
Mountain run with great views
Street Food Festival
Food from around the world
Join the game!
The bulwark ditch is transformed
into a playing pitch
Wallierhof Day
Fun and games at the farm
Baroque Days Solothurn
A spectacle of the particularly
multi-faceted art
Solothurn Cheese Day
A food festival for cheese lovers
Dragon Boat Race
Dragon heads and drummers on
the Aare
HESO
Popular autumn trade fair
in Solothurn
Oktoberfest Solothurn
Beer-themed fun in the Rythalle
Mineral & Gem Show
Thousands of gemstones and fossils
to admire
Circus Monti
Fascinating circus acrobatics
Solothurn Dance Days
Experience urban city art
The Nativity
Depiction of the Christmas story
in the Old Town
Solothurn Art Supermarket
Art to suit every budget
Ambassadors’ Manger
Manger with historic figures
Advent in Abbey
Advent exhibition in the Capuchin
Monastery Solothurn
Christmas market
“Chlausemäret”
Magical Christmas market
with Santa Claus
Christmas market
Christmas magic with mulled wine
by the Aare embankment
Solothurn Film Days
The key festival for the Swiss film
industry
Carnival
Traditional celebrations with carnival
music and story-singing
Solothurn Music Festival
Showcase concerts in Solothurn
venues
www.solothurn-city.ch/events
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Vitaminstation
The number one address
for delicious home-made ice cream
from March to October, with 30 varieties
on offer every day.
Strolling through
the old town –
welcome to shopping
paradise.
Take a leisurely stroll through the alleys, gaze in at
the shop windows and browse for something special
in one of the boutiques or little designer stores. Fancy
a coffee and some cake? You can enjoy this outdoors
in good weather, or inside one of the cosy cafés.
And don’t be surprised by the crowds in the town
centre on a Saturday morning – Solothurn’s locals
love shopping at the market.
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Suteria
For over 40 years, Confiserie Suteria
has been offering a wide selection of
home-made sweet and salty treats.
The legendary Original Solothurn
Torte is made of melt-in-the-mouth
hazelnut meringue with a light
cream filling.
Chuchilade
A magical shopping experience
in the Old Town, offering a wide
range of products for the home
and kitchen, interiors and gardens,
as well as inspiring gifts.
Two locations: Hauptgasse 65,
Schmiedengasse 20
Confiserie Hofer
A wide range of home-made
pralines, truffles and cream tortes
are sold at the three cafés. The
confiserie is famed for its “Zmorgeturm”,
or “breakfast tower”, and its
Solothurn Cake won a gold medal
at the “Swiss Bakery Trophy”.
Hauptgasse 62
Lila, schöne Dinge
This boutique shop offers trendy,
colourful or classically simple
items to brighten up everyday life
and make it homelier. Simply
nice things for the home, as a gift,
or just because.
Three locations: Stalden 17,
Gurzelngasse 14, Wengistrasse 17
Kerzenjeger
This general goods store in the heart
of the Old Town is a real treasuretrove
for those with discerning
tastes. Its range encompasses candles
in all shapes and colours, selected
varieties of tea, gourmet delicacies,
premium spirits, decorative objects
and even small pieces of furniture.
Stalden 39
Spielhimmel
Toys for indoors and outdoors.
The selection of puzzle games, board
games, card games, ball games,
wind toys, books, spinning tops and
magi cian’s accessories is exceptionally
large.
Hauptgasse 36
Markets
The colourful weekly market, where
you will find fresh products and
specialities, takes place on Wednesdays
and Saturdays mornings. The
monthly market sells a wide variety
of wonderful produce and takes
place every second Monday of the
month, the lively flea markets are
perfect for browsing, and Christmas
markets light up December.
Theatergasse 14
Vlinder.bio
Located in Solothurn’s suburbs,
Vlinder is a special shop: organic,
vegan, unpackaged and regional.
It stocks a purely plant-based organic
range featuring over 2,000 kitchen,
household and personal care items.
Unterer Winkel 16
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Viktor
Enjoy hearty platters, fine wines
and cocktails on Solothurn’s
Marktplatz. Viktor also offers
a reasonably-priced lunch menu.
Savouring and relaxing.
Bon appetit.
In Solothurn, there are many excellent restaurants
offering a wide range of cuisines – from fine restaurants
boasting Gault-Millau points to trendy hipster bars,
local cuisine to treats from the East Diners enjoy sitting
under the trees or on the terrace overlooking the Aare,
and not just in fine weather. In summer, there is a
real Mediterranean vibe to be found in the bars and
restaurants along the Landhausquai road.
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La Couronne
The lifestyle from the age of ambassadors
is reflected in the cuisine
and given a modern interpretation
at this restaurant. Everything revolves
around French food culture
here. In summer there is a terrace
on which to see and be seen.
Genossenschaft Kreuz
During the Solothurn Film Days
and Literature Days, the Kreuz is
heaving with people. And on other
days and evenings too, you will
find a colourful mix of people
enjoying good food and drink here.
Carnivores and vegetarians alike
will love the menu.
Hauptgasse 64
Kreuzgasse 4
Roter Turm
The rooftop restaurant La Tourelle
offers a panoramic terrace with
unique views out onto Solothurn’s
Old Town. In the Turmstube, guests
can enjoy classic Solothurn dishes
in a nostalgic ambience.
Cantinetta Bindella
This little Italian restaurant feels
like home – warm, welcoming,
one-of-a-kind. It’s the perfect spot
for delicious Tuscan cuisine,
and the romantic garden is the ideal
place to relax and take time out.
Hauptgasse 42
Ritterquai 3
Zum alten Stephan
This is Solothurn’s oldest restaurant.
A place once frequented by visitors
to the market is now a homely
meeting point. Great flavours and
the use of lovingly prepared, fresh
ingredients are what matter here.
Friedhofplatz 10
Vini al Grappolo
Bella Italia in the heart of Solothurn.
Vini started out as a wine shop
back in 1983 and has also been
a restaurant since 1987. Carefully
selected Italian wines, Mediterranean
cuisine and a welcoming
atmosphere are the ingredients
in its recipe for success.
Solheure Restaurant Bar Lounge
The Solheure shapes the town’s
culinary scene as a hangout for
night-life lovers, who in summer
particularly enjoy its large terrace
right by the River Aare. This former
abattoir has been stylishly converted
into a trendy restaurant with
a hugely popular range of freshlyprepared
dishes.
Ritterquai 10
Brasserie Fédérale
Immerse yourself in French cuisine
at bistro tables among oil paintings
from flea markets in the south of
France. Brasserie Fédérale in the
heart of Solothurn’s Old Town also
has a charming terrace in the middle
of Marktplatz.
Prisongasse 4
Hauptgasse 45
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Pier 11
Stay the night in your camper
van, in a safari tent or circus wagon,
and enjoy great food in this pier-side
restaurant.
Sweet Aare, run softly.
Mucking about on the river.
In times gone by, the Aare was used to transport
goods; today, it is valued for its leisure opportunities –
for walks along its banks, a refreshing dip in summer,
and enjoying beautiful sunsets. And there is ample
water-based fun to be had elsewhere in the immediate
vicinity – at Zuchwil Sports Centre, for example, or
outdoors at Lake Burgäschi or in a canoe ride starting
in Biel/Bienne.
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Solothurn Riviera
In summer, there is a Mediterranean
holiday vibe along Solothurn’s
Landhausquai road by the Aare.
Locals and visitors alike are drawn
to the trendy bars and cosy outdoor
lounges. People-watching and
savoir-vivre are celebrated at the
Riviera.
Aare canoe route no. 1
Exploring the Swiss Plateau in a
canoe on the River Aare is a fascinating
experience. The journey begins
in Biel/Bienne, continues through
Büren an der Aare and Solothurn
and ends in Wangen an der Aare.
A diverting yet peaceful canoeing
adventure through secluded landscapes.
Boat ride on the Aare
On the ride from Solothurn to Biel/
Bienne, you will encounter storks
in Altreu, see the historic town
of Büren an der Aare, and experience
the impressive locks in Port. This
cosy boat ride is regarded as one of
the most beautiful in Switzerland.
Büren an der Aare
This little town has many sights
in store for visitors: the castle of
the former reeves, the town hall,
the two town fountains, the arcades
and the splendid wooden bridge
over the Aare. The river journey
from Solothurn to Büren an der Aare
takes 90 minutes.
Freibad Solothurn
Solothurn Lido is idyllically situated
and offers views of the Jura mountains.
It has sunbathing areas,
swimming pools, a diving tower,
direct access to the River Aare
and a paddling pool for children,
complete with a giant water slide.
Altreu
The trip begins with a boat ride
from Solothurn to Altreu. The boat
docks directly by the Restaurant
Zum Grüene Aff. The Witi information
centre provides interesting facts
about the storks and their habits.
Euronatur has named Altreu a European
Stork Village.
Zuchwil Sports Centre
The centre offers activities for athletes
and families. In summer:
outdoor pool, minigolf, tennis. In
winter: ice skating and ice hockey.
All year: indoor pool, spa, sauna park,
gym, training centre with sports
hotel.
Lake Burgäschi
This moraine lake in the border
region between the cantons
of Solothurn and Bern was created
during the last ice age. It is believed
to be a remnant of the Rhone
glacier. Visitors can walk around
the lake and enjoy a dip at the
quaint lakeside baths in summer.
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Megalith Trail
The theme of this circular trail
is giant stones. Taking around two
to four hours to complete, the walk takes
you past 13 natural monuments.
Alpine views.
Hiking in
the Solothurn Jura.
The trails through the Verena Gorge or up to Mount
Weissenstein are beautiful and popular walks. Yet there
are also plenty of walks to be enjoyed on the Balmberg
and Grenchenberg, as well as the nearby Bucheggberg
and Thal Nature Park. In our walking brochure you will
find a wide range of walks, ranging from easy strolls
through to the Jura high-altitude trail tour, which takes
several days.
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Verena Gorge
Following a leisurely stroll through
the Verena Gorge, located some
30 minutes from Solothurn’s Old
Town, you will reach the hermitage.
The path leads through the forest,
along a babbling brook and to
the chapels and the still-inhabited
hermit cabin.
Weissenstein cable car
A visit to Mt. Weissenstein is rewarding
in any season. During
the 10-minute scenic cable-car ride,
you can enjoy the views of the Swiss
Plateau and the Alps. A great
experience for the whole family
as you travel up to 1,280 m above
sea level.
Mt. Weissenstein
Depending on the weather, a spectacular
alpine panorama awaits
you here: at 1,280 m above sea level,
you can enjoy views stretching
from Mt. Säntis to Mont Blanc.
The first Jura range can be explored
via countless walking trails. Mt.
Weissenstein is reachable by cable
car from Oberdorf.
The S21 line, Solothurn –
Moutier will be restored from
March 2024 to December 2025.
Details at sbb.ch
S21 line, Solothurn – Moutier
The train line from Solothurn to
Moutier leads through the Weissenstein
Tunnel: travel from Germanto
French-speaking Switzerland
and discover this diverse region with
its breath-taking Jura peaks and
wonderful sights.
Balmberg
Balmberg, which is easily reached
by postbus, is also the starting point
of longer and shorter walks: towards
Weissenstein and the Röti peak,
or towards Stierenberg and Chambefluh
ridge. The Balmberg is particularly
alluring in autumn, offering
sunshine, seas of mist and splendid
views.
Thal Nature Park
The Thal Nature Park lies nestled
in the mountain ranges of the
Solothurn Jura, between Weissenstein
and Wasserfallen and within
easy reach of Basel, Bern and Zurich.
Here you can enjoy peaceful walks
or bike rides.
Grenchenberg
This walk begins in the town of
Grenchen. The signposts guide you
to Stierenberg and the Wäsmeli,
a walk of approx. 90 minutes.
The route continues along an
easy trail to the Upper and Lower
Grenchenberg, the highest point
at 1,348 metres above sea level.
Enjoy nature in all her glory.
Jura Mountains and the Solothurn
region
You will find a comprehensive
range of walks in the “Hiking,
Jura Mountains and the Solothurn
region” brochure or at
solothurn-city.ch/hiking
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Limpachtal Golf Club
Did you know that at 666 metres
in length, the fairway on Hole 11
is the longest in Western Europe
and Switzerland’s only Par 6?
Getting active,
with sunshine
and nature included.
There are popular cycling routes leading through
Solothurn. Whether you prefer a mountain bike
or e-bike, you can enjoy the beautiful scenery along
the banks of the Aare or up in the Jura mountains.
You will also see idyllic villages and large farms.
Inline skaters are in paradise here, as the riverside
is wonderfully flat. And golfers appreciate the region’s
two well-tended, 18-hole courses.
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With the e-bike
The Solothurn region is fun to
explore in the saddle of an e-bike.
The regional cycle routes offer
you pristine nature, with idyllic
landscapes, sleepy farming villages
and storks in their rooftop
eyries.
Chasseral – Weissenstein –
bike route no. 44
Cycle along the Jura range and enjoy
the amazing views of the Swiss
Plateau and the snowcovered Alps.
This tour is a real sporting challenge,
with a climb of over 1,200 metres.
Bucheggberg tour
The gentle slopes of the “Buechibärg”,
as it is known locally, are great
for cycling tours. Ride through the
gentle landscape and past beautiful
farmhouses, whose roofs stretch
down almost to the ground. The
cycle route leads to Solothurn via
Biberist, Lüterkofen and Lüterswil.
Tissot Velodrome Grenchen
Tissot Velodrome features a
250-metre wooden cycling race
track in a multi-purpose hall
that also has great infrastructure
for other forms of cycling, indoor
sports and events. Why not
take in a race or a guided tour?
Wasseramt route no. 802
This tour traverses the Wasseramt
district, from Solothurn along the
Aare to Lake Burgäschi and on to
Herzogenbuchsee. Along the way,
you will encounter the theme
of water in a whole variety of forms.
This easy route covers a 17-km
distance and a climb of 130 metres.
Golfing
At 6,584 metres, the 18-hole
championship course at the Wylihof
golf club iis o of the longest in
Switzerland. Limpachtal golf course
features 18 varied fairways, 14 water
obstacles and a 666-metre long
fairway on hole 11, a European
record.
Swiss Plateau and Aare route no. 5
and 8
This route from Aarau to Solothurn
follows the Aare as it winds its way
through the charming landscape.
After Solothurn comes Altreu, famed
for its stork colony. This is a great
spot for a picnic. The sounds of
the storks can be heard far and wide.
This easy route is also suitable
for families.
Solothurn on two wheels
You can find a selection of cycling
routes in the brochure ‘On two
wheels, Solothurn and surroundings’
or at solothurn-city.ch/cycling
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Hair and Comb Museum
Enjoy hair-raising stories
at this museum. You can also have
your hair cut in the styling salon.
Fun- and adventurepacked
excursions.
What are you interested in? Alt-Falkenstein Castle
between Klus and Balsthal, or 500,000-year-old
geological history at the Grenchen Boulder Garden?
A guided tour of Airport Grenchen or a lama trek
through the Jura hills? Climbing, bowling, billiards
or big jumps in a bike park? We are certain that you will
have plenty of fun in Solothurn and its surroundings.
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Attisholz Areal
Big city vibes for all, right on the banks of the Aare river. Switzerland’s
biggest industrial wasteland has been brought back to life – now boasting
open-air concerts, colourful art on the walls and culinary treats on every
plate.
Balmberg Rope Park
The rope park sits amidst a natural forest. The trees are linked with ropes
and different kinds of bridge. 12 courses of varying difficulty levels offer
a thrilling adventure for young and old alike.
Dinosaur tracks in Lommiswil
In a quarry above Lommiswil is Europe’s largest area of tracks left by
quadruped dinosaurs. A viewing platform reveals at least nine sets of tracks
with over 400 dinosaur footprints. These are most visible in slanting light,
so visits in the early morning or late afternoon are best.
Swiss Writer’s Path Olten – an experience for all the family!
Established authors Alex Capus, Pedro Lenz, Franz Hohler, Peter Bichsel
and 19 more incredible writers whisk you away on audio tours to listen
to while you walk. Visitors can scan QR codes on around 70 audio stations
and soak up stories lasting two to four minutes. You can also enjoy Christof
Gasser’s crime tour, available in French and German. Christian Schenker’s
family tour features nine fun songs and two thrilling tales. Listeners receive
an explorer card with lots of fascinating puzzles and fun things to find out,
as well as an accompanying CD.
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Bubble Suite –
Berghof Montpelon
Look out for shooting stars
and enjoy heavenly views! Spend
the night in Thal Nature Park.
A room with a view.
No matter
what your budget.
Treat yourself to a long weekend of culture or take
a well-earned break after a strenuous cycling tour
at one of Solothurn’s many hotels. From 4-star boutique
hotels to youth hostels, from designer hotels
to bed & breakfasts – the selection of accommodation
in and around Solothurn is great and caters for every
pocket. One thing you can’t put a price on is the
hospitality you will find here.
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Hotel Ambassador
Niklaus-Konrad-Strasse 21
4500 Solothurn
Hotel an der Aare
Oberer Winkel 2
4500 Solothurn
S
phone +41 (0)32 621 61 81
reception@ambassador-hotel.ch
ambassador-hotel.ch
phone +41 (0)32 626 24 00
info@hotelaare.ch
hotelaare.ch
n
23 a 43
r è ( ! w
n
16 a 24
r ! L y
c d
CHF 98 – 145
y
c d
CHF 120 – 210
b d
CHF 140 – 250
b d
CHF 140 – 270
Self Check-in Hotel Bären
Baselstrasse 83
4500 Solothurn
phone +41 (0)32 626 24 70
info@baeren-solothurn.ch
baeren-solothurn.ch
Genossenschaft Kreuz Solothurn
Kreuzgasse 4
4500 Solothurn
phone +41 (0)32 622 20 20
kreuz@solnet.ch
kreuz-solothurn.ch
n
c d
b d
24 a 52 r ! w y 4
CHF 90 – 180
CHF 120 – 250
n
c d
b d
12 a 27
CHF 65
CHF 105
r è ! L y
Hotel Restaurant Baseltor
Hauptgasse 79
4500 Solothurn
phone +41 (0)32 622 34 22
reservation@baseltor.ch
baseltor.ch
H4 Hotel Solothurn
Schänzlistrasse 5
4500 Solothurn
phone +41 (0)32 655 46 00
solothurn@h-hotels.com
h-hotels.com/solothurn
n
17 a 27
r è ! y
n
100 a 200
r è ( ! L
c d
CHF 140 – 250
c d
CHF 140 – 200
w v y 4
b d
CHF 190 – 280
b d
CHF 140 – 200
La Couronne Hotel Restaurant
Hauptgasse 64
4500 Solothurn
phone +41 (0)32 625 10 10
info@lacouronne-solothurn.ch
lacouronne-solothurn.ch
Klosterhotel Porta Secunda
Herrenweg 2
4500 Solothurn
phone +41 (0)32 623 11 10
mail@porta-secunda.ch
porta-secunda.ch
n
c d
b d
37 a 71 r è ( ! L
n 6 a 8
CHF 180 – 375 w y
c d CHF 85
CHF 250 – 450
b d CHF 140
r ! L w y
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Jugendherberge
Landhausquai 23
4500 Solothurn
phone +41 (0)32 623 17 06
solothurn@youthhostel.ch
youthhostel.ch
airporthotel grenchen
Flughafenstrasse 123
2540 Grenchen
phone +41 (0)32 654 70 70
reception@airporthotel.ch
airporthotel.ch
n
15 a 94
r L y 4 ¿
n
44 a 88
r è ( ! L
c d
CHF 90
c d
CHF 120
w y 4
S
b d
CHF 120
b d
CHF 175
Hotel Roter Ochsen
Berntorstrasse 9
4500 Solothurn
phone +41 (0)32 322 55 33
reception@roterochsen.ch
roterochsen.ch
Urs + Viktor
Solothurnstrasse 35
2544 Bettlach
phone +41 (0)32 645 12 12
walker@ursundviktor.ch
ursundviktor.ch
n
22 a 47
r ! y
n
73 a 100
r è ( ! L
c d
CHF 95 – 145
c d
CHF 129 – 189
w y 4
b d
CHF 140 – 190
b d
CHF 193 – 253
Hotel Roter Turm
Hauptgasse 42
4500 Solothurn
phone +41 (0)32 622 96 21
info@roterturm.ch
roterturm.ch
Hotel al ponte
Wangenstrasse 55
3380 Wangen an der Aare
phone +41 (0)32 636 54 54
info@alponte.ch
alponte.ch
n
35 a 58
r è ! L y
n
54 a 112
r è ( ! L
c d
CHF 110 – 165
4
c d
CHF 129 – 145
w v y 4
b d
CHF 180 – 240
b d
CHF 188 – 200
TCS Camping Solothurn
Glutzenhofstrasse 5
4500 Solothurn
phone +41 (0)32 621 89 35
camping.solothurn@tcs.ch
tcs.ch
Gasthof National
Weissensteinstrasse 28
4513 Langendorf
phone +41 (0)32 623 32 16
info@gasthof-national.ch
gasthof-national.ch
n
17 a 64
è ! w y ¿
n
15 a 28 r è ! v L
c d
CHF 140 – 215
c d
CHF 80 – 110
y ¿
b d
CHF 140 – 215
b d
CHF 96 – 159
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Hotel Weissenstein
Vorderer Weissenstein 2
4515 Oberdorf
phone +41 (0)32 530 17 17
hotel@hotelweissenstein.ch
hotelweissenstein.ch
Gasthof Sonne
Hauptstrasse 20
4557 Horriwil
phone +41 (0)32 614 14 88
info@sonne-horriwil.ch
sonne-horriwil.ch
n
54 a 108
r è ! L w
n
5 a 9
r è ! L w
c d
CHF 145 – 240
y 4
c d
CHF 110
y
b d
CHF 160 – 350
b d
CHF 180
Sporthotel / Sportzentrum
Amselweg 59
4528 Zuchwil
phone +41 (0)32 686 55 55
info@szzag.ch
szzag.ch
n
c d
b d
15 a 42
CHF 90 – 110
CHF 120 – 140
r è ! L w
y ¿
K-Business Apartments & Hotel
Hauptstrasse 55
4528 Zuchwil
phone +41 (0)32 685 34 66
info@k-business.ch
k-business.ch
n
c d
b d
60 a 125 r è v y 4
CHF 135 – 160
CHF 140 – 250
¿
Hotel Restaurant Martinshof
Hauptstrasse 81
4528 Zuchwil
phone +41 (0)32 686 26 26
info@martinshof.ch
martinshof.ch
n
c d
b d
24 a 34 r è ! w y
CHF 118 – 125
CHF 188 – 210
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n Number of rooms
a Number of beds
c d Single room with bath/
shower
b d Double room with bath/
shower
r Breakfast
è Public restaurant
( Bar
! Outdoor/garden restaurant
¿ Group accommodation
4 Handicapped accessible
L Conference and banqueting
rooms
w Parking
v Privat garage
y Credit cards accepted
Secured bicycle room
Bicycle shed
Playground
S Air condition
Wireless Internet Access
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Click for access
Looking for info on accessibility?
Check out our interactive map at
map.proinfirmis.ch
The Nature Park
Thal awaits you!
www.naturparkthal.ch
The original Solothurner Torte ® –
unsurpassed since 1915.
A sweet treat for every day.

Gasthof Enge
Engestrasse 1
4562 Biberist
Hotel Balsthal
Falkensteinerstrasse 1
4710 Balsthal
phone +41 (0)32 623 70 77
info@gasthofenge.ch
gasthofenge.ch
phone +41 (0)62 386 88 88
info@hotelbalsthal.ch
hotelbalsthal.ch
n
21 a 36 r è ! L w
n
64 a 90
r è ( ! L
c d
CHF 98 – 135
y 4
c d
CHF 120 – 150
w y 4
b d
CHF 145 – 195
b d
CHF 150 – 190
Romantik Hotel Sternen
Hauptstrasse 61
4566 Kriegstetten
Mövenpick Hotel Egerkingen
Höhenstrasse 12
4622 Egerkingen
phone +41 (0)32 674 41 61
info@sternen.ch
sternen.ch
phone +41 (0)62 389 19 19
hotel.egerkingen@movenpick.com
movenpick.com/egerkingen
n
23 a 46 r è ! L w
n 137 a 202
r è ( ! L
c d
CHF 113 – 169
y 4
c d
CHF 154 – 180
w y 4 ¿
b d
CHF 168 – 224
b d
CHF 154 – 206
Hotel Egerkingen
Oltnerstrasse 22
4622 Egerkingen
Ferienwohnung Verena Keller
Quellenweg 9
4512 Bellach
phone +41 (0)62 387 75 75
info@hotelegerkingen.ch
hotelegerkingen.ch
phone +41 (0)32 618 43 73
Kellerverena_za@bluewin.ch
n
70 a 131
r è ( ! L
2 Zimmer Wohnung
c
CHF 50
c d
CHF 125 – 185
w y 4
Mindestmietdauer: 7 Tage b CHF 65
b d
CHF 125 – 185
Endreinigung: CHF 120–170
w
Gasthof Kreuz
Hauptstrasse 5
4583 Mühledorf
bernhard’s B&B
Küpfgasse 3
2543 Lengnau
phone +41 (0)32 661 10 23
mail@kreuz-muehledorf.ch
kreuz-muehledorf.ch
phone +41 (0)79 250 43 57
post@bernhards-bnb.ch
bernhards-bnb.ch
n
c d
b d
6 a 12 r è L w y
n 27 a 32
CHF 120 – 150 4
c d CHF 80 – 100
CHF 175 – 195
b d CHF 120 – 140
r
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Your event in Solothurn
will almost plan itself.
Solothurn Services is your partner for
seminars, conferences and other events
in and around Solothurn.
Solothurn Services
Solothurn Tourismus
Hauptgasse 69
4500 Solothurn
T +41 32 626 46 66
info@solothurnservices.ch
solothurnservices.ch
#VisitSolothurn

Events in Solothurn
Are you organising a seminar,
conference or framework
programme? Solothurn Services
offers you expert support.
Practical tips
making your visit easier.
You will find lots of tips and information in this brochure
and on our website. Do you have a question
or particular concern? Then please call us or visit us
at the Tourist Office. We will be happy to advise you
and ensure that you have a wonderful stay in Solothurn
and the region. We look forward to your visit.
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Tourist Office opening times
Monday – Friday, 9 am – 5:30 pm
Saturday, 9 am – 1 pm
Solothurn Tourismus
Hauptgasse 69
CH-4500 Solothurn
phone +41 (0)32 626 46 46
info@solothurn-city.ch
Gift vouchers
Surprise your loved ones on special
occasions with gift vouchers from
Solothurn Tourism. You can buy
Solothurn Tourism gift vouchers
from our tourist office or online.
Social media
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Bike hire
Solothurn SBB Train Station – Rent
a bike. Please complete your rental
agreement at the SBB counter
before collecting your bikes from
the bike station on the basement
level.
Comments / Feedback
We endeavour to provide top-quality
services and offers. Your feedback
helps us to continuously improve
our offers and services.
Pro Infirmis
Map of wheelchair accessible
facilities in Switzerland:
map.proinfirmis.ch
SO klappt’s
Is a shop in Solothurn not barrierfree
accessible? Then look for the
«SO klappt›s» symbol at the shop
entrance.
The friendly toilet
The “friendly toilet” is a toilet
facility made accessible for public
use by a restaurant or bar. Use of
the toilet is free, even if you are
not a customer. Participating venues
are marked with a sticker at the
entrance.
Rythalle toilets
The entrance is opposite the bulwark
ditch. There is a charge for use.
Wheelchair-friendly toilet.
Monday – Friday, 10 am – 6:30 pm
Saturday / Sunday, 10 am – 4 pm
www.solothurn-city.ch/vouchers
Monday – Friday, 8 am – 7 pm
Saturday / Sunday, 9 am – 5:30 pm
phone +41 (0)32 621 45 64
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Swiss Writer’s Path
• An experience for the whole family, 365 days a year
• Audio tours with more than 70 listening stations with stories by
Alex Capus, Franz Hohler, Pedro Lenz, Peter Bichsel and a further
18 writers in German and French
• Family tour with Christian Schenker with 9 cheerful songs,
2 exciting stories, an explorer’s map and fun puzzles
• Crime tour with Christof Gasser “Katzenauge” with 5 listening stations
Guided tours
Olten’s landmarks
Historic Town Center 1 h / 1 ½ h: 160.– / 190.–
Town church ½ h: 120.–
Literature / Special topics
Olten’s writers 1 h / 1 ½ h: 170.– / 200.–
Rail city 1 ½ h: 200.–
Tüfelsschlucht (Devil’s Gorge) near Hägendorf 2 h: 210.–
Old town during Advent 1 h / 1 ½ h: 170.– / 200.–
These offers and many more can be booked on request at any time.
(Price per group in CHF. Rates are subject to change). In addition, there
are regular public guided tours.
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Engestrasse
RBS
Rüttenen
42
Hotels (out of Old Town)
3 Bären
9 Porta Secunda
12 TCS Campground / Port
Museums and galleries
16 Museum Blumenstein
38 Haus der Kunst St. Josef
Culture
39 Kulturfabrik Kofmehl
40 Attisholz area
Monastery
41 Kapuzinerkloster
Solothurn
and
the region
Obere Steingrubenstrasse
Verena Gorge
16
Blumensteinweg
Fegetzallee
Verenaweg
Herrenweg
1 km
Kirchweg
Feldbrunnen
Historic buildings
42 Waldegg Castle
Activities
43 Freibad Solothurn
44 Sportzentrum Zuchwil
Langendorf / Oberdorf
Weissenstein
Grenchen
Weissensteinstrasse
41
St. Niklausstrasse
Baselstrasse
Kapuzinerstr.
Footpath through the Verena
Gorge
The path crosses Riedholzplatz
by the Museum of the Old
Arsenal and leads through the
museum park. Use the Werk -
hofstrasse underpass to reach
St. Niklausstrasse. From here,
the path is marked with footpath
symbols (Switzerland-
Mobility route 478 Weissenstein
– Passwang).
Weissenstein Express
SBB
Bielstrasse
Station
Werkhofstrasse
Bieltor
Tourist Office
Aare →
Baseltor
Aare Seeland Mobil
38
A1 Bern / Basel / Zurich
Luzernstrasse
SBB
Information
Tourist Office
Hauptgasse 69
4500 Solothurn
phone +41 (0)32 626 46 46
info@solothurn-city.ch
www.solothurn-city.ch
Gibelinstrasse/Westtangente
39
Hans Huber-Strasse
Römerstrasse
Pier BSG
Bürenstrasse
Berntor
Zuchwilerstrasse
Schöngrünstrasse
Mainstation
Hauptstrasse
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@VisitSolothurn
12
43
Hospital
Pier Öufi-Boot
A1 Bern / Basel / Zurich
A5 Biel/Bienne
Biberist

Kapuzinerstr.
Pier
Carparking
Station
Öufi-Boot
Wengistrasse
Westbahnhofstrasse
Obachstrasse
Loretostrasse
Kapuzinerkloster
Bielstrasse
Dammstrasse
Werkhofstrasse
Römerstrasse
23
32
Bieltor
Amthausplatz
Schanzenstr.
Lagerhausstrasse
Pier
Öufi-Boot
TCS Campground
Kulturfabrik Kofmehl
Freibad
Solothurn
old town
Pier BSG
Dreibeinskreuzstrasse
Westringstrasse
Pier
Öufi-Boot
Carparking
31
27
34
Schmiedengasse
Stalden
18
Nordringstrasse
Burrisgraben
St. Urbangasse
Gurzelngasse
Friedhofg.
Pfisterng.
Veilcheng.
Hotel Porta Secunda
Wengibrücke
Meistergasse
Gerberng.
28
2
Oberer Winkel
Judeng.
Adlergasse
Hauptgasse
Berntorstr.
Krummturmstr.
Bürenstrasse
19
Untere Steingrubenstr.
Weberng.
Barfüsserg.
Schaalgasse
Löwengasse
Landhausquai
Aare →
Unterer Winkel
10
11
Prisong.
Carparking
Rathausgasse
37
5
13
25
Goldgasse
35
Hauptgasse
Kreuzg.
Patriotenweg
17
Fischergasse
Rossmarktplatz
Alte Bernstrasse
20
6
Werkhofstrasse
Zeughausg.
26
Berntor
Kronengasse
Theatergasse
Pier
Öufi-Boot
Kreuzackerquai
Schöngrünstrasse
15
22
7
Kreuzackerstrasse
36
33
24
Kreuzackerbrücke
Hospital
Bastionweg
4
Seilerg.
Probsteig.
14
30
46
Nictumgässlein
29
Baseltor
Hauptbahnhofstrasse
Niklaus Konrad-Strasse
Zuchwilerstrasse
Museum Blumenstein
Schloss Waldegg
Verena Gorge / Hermitage
21
Carparking
Werkgasse
Ritterquai
Dornacherstrasse
Rötistrasse
Pier
Öufi-Boot
Schänzlistrasse
Carparking
Rötibrücke
Mainstation SBB
Biberiststrasse
Hotel Bären
1
8
Baselstrasse
Rosenweg
Rötistrasse
Aare Seeland Mobil
Ritterquai
Rötiquai
Schützenmattstrasse
Schänzlistrasse
Untere Sternengasse
Hotels
1 Ambassador
2 An der Aare
3 Bären
4 Baseltor
5 Youth Hostel
6 Kreuz
7 La Couronne
8 H4 Hotel
9 Porta Secunda
10 Roter Ochsen
11 Roter Turm
12 TCS Campground / Port
Museums
13 Museum of Fine Art
14 Natural History Museum
15 Old Arsenal Museum
16 Museum Blumenstein
17 Stone Museum
Von-Sury-Weg
Culture
18 Altes Spital Solothurn
19 Concert hall
20 Landhaus
21 Rythalle
22 City theatre
23 Theatre Kulturm
Sportzentrum Zuchwil
Luzernstrasse / A1/A5
Forststrasse
Churches and chapels
24 St. Ursus Cathedral
25 Franciscan church
26 Jesuit church
27 Protestant church
28 Hospital church of the Holy Ghost
29 St. Peter’s chapel
Historic buildings
30 Basel gate
31 Biel gate
32 Buri tower
33 Riedholz tower, bastion
34 Crooked tower, bastion
35 Town hall
36 Palais Besenval
37 Clock tower
42 Waldegg Castle
Culture/Monastery/Activities
39 Kulturfabrik Kofmehl
41 Kapuzinerkloster
43 Freibad Solothurn
St. Josefsg.